Plunging oil price a long-term concern for Alberta

EDMONTON – Energy Minister Ken Hughes says the plummeting price of Alberta’s heavy oil is a “long-term problem” that is having a big impact on Alberta’s bottom line.

Last week, Bloomberg reported the price of Alberta’s Western Canadian Select grade oil had tumbled to a record low, with each barrel selling for $37 US less than the American benchmark.

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